Statement, question, command, or exclamation?

Learning Objectives Identify a statement that tells something. Identify a question that asks something. Identify a command that gives an order. Identify an exclamation that shows a big feeling. Choose the correct end punctuation for a sentence. Use a capital letter to start a sentence. Did you know sentences can have different jobs and feelings? 🤔 Let's find out! We will learn about four types of sentences. Knowing them helps us read and write better. It's like being a sentence detective! 🕵️‍♀️ Real-World Applications Telling your friend about your new toy 🧸 Asking your mom for a yummy snack 🍎 Telling your dog to sit 🐶 Shouting 'Hooray!' when you win a game 🎉

TermDefinitionExample SentenceA group of words that tells a whole idea. It always starts with a capital letter.The bird can fly. 🐦 StatementA sentence that tells you something. It's a 'telling' sentence. It ends with a period (.).My cat is soft. 🐈 QuestionA sentence that asks something. It's an 'asking' sentence. It ends with a question mark (?).Do you like pizza? 🍕 CommandA sentence that tells someone to do something. It's a 'bossy' sentence. It ends with a period (.).Please close the door. 🚪 ExclamationA sentence that shows a big feeling, like excitement or surprise! It ends with an exclamation point (!).What a big balloon! 🎈 PunctuationThe special marks we put at the end of sentences. They are like stop signs for our words.. ? !

The Period Rule . Use a period (.) at the end of a statement or a command. A period is a little dot that tells you to stop. Use it for telling and bossy sentences. The Question Mark Rule ? Use a question mark (?) at the end of a question. A question mark looks like a hook. Use it when you are asking something. The Exclamation Point Rule ! Use an exclamation point (!) at the end of an exclamation. An exclamation point is a line with a dot. Use it for sentences with big feelings! The Capital Letter Rule Every sentence must start with a capital letter. The first letter of the first word in a sentence is always a big letter.